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      • Search All Positions
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    • Performance Measures
      • DCS Monthly / Semi-Annual Report
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    • Process for Release of Info
    • Settlement - Tinsley v. Faust
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    • Parent Guide
    • Parents Rights
    • Parent Advisory Collaborative
  • Youth in Care
    • Foster Youth Bill of Rights
    • Medical and Behavioral Health Services
    • Resources for Youth
    • Young Adult Program
    • Rights for Children in Out-of-Home Care, CSO-3121
    • Victims' Rights
    • Self-Advocacy Resources
    • Guardian Ad Litem Survey
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    • Foster Care
      • Start the Journey! Orientation
      • Learn More
      • Kinship Support Services
      • Therapeutic Foster Care
      • Licensing Agencies
      • Information Events
      • Kinship Resources
      • Go-to Guide
      • Foster & Kinship FAQ's
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CHP Health and Wellness

Caring for Caregivers

Important health plan information is on its way

A DCS CHP Resource Coordination team member is ready to assist you to discuss available tools and resources to help guide you toward the child’s/youth’s wellness goals. Our team members can help with:

  • Reviewing health care benefits including well-child (EPSDT), dental, vision and behavioral health services
  • Using the Member Handbook (English) or Manual para Miembros (Spanish) and Member ID Card
  • Selecting healthcare providers and pharmacies using the Find a Provider or Pharmacy Tool
  • Scheduling health appointments needed within the first 30 days of entry into out of home care
  • Scheduling non-emergency medical transportation
  • Expect an Integrated Rapid Response Evaluation for the child in your care to receive a behavioral health assessment and physical screening within 72 hours of removal. If you haven’t received a call to arrange an appointment within 24 to 96 hours of the child arriving in your home, you can call the Arizona Foster Care Hotline at 602-633-0763.

Mercy Care DCS CHP Member Service representatives are available to help you with questions, concerns or issues about health care benefits for the child in your care. They are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 602-212-4983 or 1-833-711-0776 (TTY/TDD 711), or email [email protected].

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Caregiving Resources

We want to make sure you can easily find social services and resources in your area. Use the links below to find local resources and services like health, transportation, food, housing and education. Resources are available in each county provided. Education and Support are also available. Please navigate the interactive county map (larger screens) to open the county list or use the dropdown list below.

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Apache

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Cochise

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Coconino

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Family Involvement Center

Gila

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Payson Community Kids

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Graham

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Greenlee

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

La Paz

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

New Life Pregnancy Center

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Maricopa

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Harvest Compassion Center: Maryvale, North Phoenix, West Phoenix

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Family Involvement Center

Raising Special Kids

Southwest Human Development

Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents Program (AZAFAP)

Mohave

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Navajo

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

New Life Pregnancy Center: Show Low

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Pima

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Aviva Resource Closet

Spreading Threads

Duffy Clothing Bank

Catalina Family Resource Center

Flowing Wells Junior High Family

Impact of Southern AZ

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Family Involvement Center

Raising Special Kids

Pinal

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Arizona Rise and Dream Foundation

Impact of Southern AZ

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Santa Cruz

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Yavapai

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

House of Ruth Pregnancy Care

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Family Involvement Center

Yuma

Care Basics

Beds, cribs, clothing, diapers/wipes,
emergency food boxes, school supplies,
hygiene products, etc.

The Foster Alliance (AZ Helping Hands)

More Than a Bed

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation

Advocacy, Support & Assistance Now (ASA Now)

Helen's Hope Chest

A Mighty Change of Heart

New Life Pregnancy Center Yuma

Education and Support

Caregiver, Child, Family

AZ Families Thrive

Adolescent Health (Youth 12 +)

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) Birth - 36 Months

Water Safety in the home

Foster Arizona

Foster Cooperative

Birth to Five

Raising Special Kids

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